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In response to recent media reports on the declaration of force majeure on liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments, OQ Group clarified that the matter relates solely to a specific contract managed by OQ...

Muscat: A security source reported that several drones were downed, while others struck fuel tanks at Salalah Port, with no human casualties recorded. The source said the competent authorities are...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has begun its participation in the MIPIM 2026 - The Global Urban Festival, held in Cannes from March 9 to 13, with a national pavilion featuring the Ministry of Housing...

Muscat: The Maritime Security Centre said it received a report that the commercial vessel MAYUREE NAREE, flying the flag of Thailand, was targeted about 13 nautical miles off the Omani coast.The...

Muscat: A security source has reported the downing of a drone and the fall of another into the sea north of Duqm, without recording any human casualties or material losses.The Sultanate of Oman...

Muscat: The Eid al-Fitr holiday for the year 1447 AH for employees in the public and private sectors will begin on Thursday, the 29th of Ramadan 1447 AH, corresponding to March 19, 2026, with official...

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has introduced a major upgrade to its visa application process with the continued rollout of eVisas. From February 25, most UK visa customers benefit from this digital...

Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman has expressed its sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the United Arab Emirates and the families of the victims following the death of two members of the armed...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has sent a cable of congratulations to Mojtaba Khamenei on the occasion of his selection as the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran.In the...

The Maritime Securities Center (MSC) of Oman issued an alert toall seagoers, especially those heading to areas far from Omani shores, of the necessity not to rely entirely on the Global Positioning...

India's CBSE board, after a critical review of the current situation in parts of the Middle East (Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE), has decided to postpone the...

Muscat: The Ministry of Social Development (MoSD) confirmed that during the past year, it has successfully monitored and intercepted approximately 67 cases of unauthorized fundraising across various...

Global stagflation appears almost inevitable, and investors need to ensure now that their portfolios are built for resilience, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial...

Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidy, Foreign Minister, held a telephone conversation with Anwar Ibrahim, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, during which he emphasised the alignment of Oman and Malaysia in...

London, UK – Chargebacks911, a global leader in dispute resolution and chargeback prevention, is warning travel merchants to prepare for a potential rise in payment disputes following ongoing air...

The Oman Cude rose to $124.68 on Monday for delivery in May, up $24.37  from Friday's closing price of at $100.31 for delivery next May.The monthly average price of Omani crude oil for...

The national airline, Oman Air, said it operated around 80 extra flights and helped more than 97,000 passengers get home. While a limited number of regional routes have been temporarily impacted due...

Oman Airports has informed that an additional counter has been allocated for the sale of Oman Air tickets in the passenger terminal. The location C entrance of the Departures Area.Travelers arriving...

Muscat: The Wilayat of Al Awabi in South Al Batinah Governorate is experiencing increased commercial activities in the markets and shopping centres. A notable abundance of goods and stable prices...

Muscat: His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik issued Royal Decree No. 42/2026 ratifying the air services agreement between the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and the Government of the Republic of...